Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain

Places to visit near Alcorcón

Alcorcón is a city in Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain, home to about 167,967 people. Within 50 km by road there are 190 places to visit — 68 forts & heritage, 34 parks, 24 churches and 26 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (1 km), Parque de Las Cascadas (3 km) and Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (4 km).

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Alcorcón, Community of Madrid
Alcorcón, Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Alcorcón at a glance

Location
Community of Madrid district, Community of Madrid, Spain
Population
about 167,967
Coordinates
40.3458° N, 3.8249° W
Places within 50 km
190 (190 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Alcorcón

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Alcorcón: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Alcorcón

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Castillo de Villaviciosa de Odón (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Alcorcón

34 parks within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Parque de Polvoranca (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Alcorcón

32 churches within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Alcorcón

29 museums within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Alcorcón

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Cerro de Buenavista (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alcorcón

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alcorcón. The closest is Embarcadero Casa de Campo (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Alcorcón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Alcorcón
  2. 1 km Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca · church, Community of Madrid
  3. 3 km Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire · museum, Community of Madrid
  4. 1 km Parque de Las Cascadas · waterfall, Community of Madrid
  5. 5 km Parque de Polvoranca · park, Community of Madrid
  6. 7 km Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) · museum, Community of Madrid
  7. 5 km Back to Alcorcón

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How to reach Alcorcón

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    Within 15 km of Alcorcón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alcorcón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6881Castillo de Villaviciosa de Odón (8 km)
    Parks3434Parque de Polvoranca (4 km)
    Churches2432Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (1 km)
    Museums2629Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints722Cerro de Buenavista (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1213Embarcadero Casa de Campo (14 km)
    Other attractions89Eloy Gonzalo (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Embalse de Cerro Alarcón (33 km)
    Waterfalls34Parque de Las Cascadas (3 km)
    Temples44Abismo (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mezquita Central de Madrid (20 km)
    Treks01La Barranca - La Maliciosa (60 km)

    Alcorcón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alcorcón?

    Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca (church, about 1 km), Parque de Las Cascadas (waterfall, about 3 km), Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire (museum, about 4 km), Parque de Polvoranca (park, about 4 km), Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M) (museum, about 5 km), Parque Finca Liana (park, about 6 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Alcorcón?

    190 places on Spotwander: 68 forts & heritage, 34 parks, 24 churches, 26 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alcorcón?

    Castillo de Villaviciosa de Odón, about 8 km by road; Palacio del Infante Don Luis (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Alcorcón?

    Parque de Polvoranca, about 4 km by road; Parque Finca Liana (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Alcorcón?

    Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca, about 1 km by road; Tabernáculo de Vida Getafe (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alcorcón?

    Start in Alcorcón, visit Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca, then Museo de Aeronáutica y Astronáutica - Museo del Aire, then Parque de Las Cascadas, then Parque de Polvoranca, then Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo (CA2M), and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alcorcón?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Alcorcón’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Alcorcón on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.